Daily Discussion Thread: 🌧 Monday, November 18, 2024

For the DDT fam:

Awesome! I wish Pixies did solo shows too.
- Me, too. I couldn’t get down in time today. ☹️
Wooooooooooo

Thank you everyone for the kindness. I have a big tray of roast veg in the oven so dinner/lunch is sorted and yummy at least. Will be having an early night and hopefully a sleep

Goodnight mate :)

I am okay, promise. It was a M O M E N T due to the vast amounts of alcohol I had.

But, went back home with my cousin and kept going till 3am with jaegermeister on ice 😱

My head hurts and hates me

Hope you're feeling better. jaegermeister can be a slippery slope at times.
Big hugs. Hope you’re feeling better 💛
Hope you feel better soon, Spud 💜

I’ve almost lost my voice, but I am seriously emotional. Seeing Black live has always been a wish of my mine and tonight it came true.

I am so privileged.

I've been in a similar place. Can you take some stress leave/sick leave? Ideally at least two weeks so that a) you can unwind properly and b) somebody else has to pick up the slack at work.
Do it now, not once project x is done or when we've met tgat bext deadline. New stuff will keep coming up.
I don't know what the answers are but you've got a friend in me. 💜
Everytime I press the red heart it comes up black. Maybe I've used up my red hearts quota or run out of red ink. 🤷‍♀️ anyway red heart, red heart, red heart.
- It’s purple to me?
  (I always use black hearts.)
- red heart red heart back. Thanks. It means a lot having a safe space. I have good real world friends but sometimes I just need a scream into the ether
I can relate to the loneliness and the feeling of drowning at work.
I don't have any real advice, but I hope you can find some peace soon ❤️
I’m not sure what to say but feel very like this in other ways.
I’m wondering if there’s any way you can half ass some of the details a little bit so you don’t get stuck? I don’t know what you’re working on but sometimes done > perfect
Otherwise you’re well within your rights to insist on the time you’ve carved out so you don’t get dragged sideways.
Taking some leave in whatever form is a good idea because this sounds like burnout.
Whatever happens I wish you can get some peace or rest somehow, even for a moment.
- I have three weeks off at christmas, and there are just a couple of really crappy situations to navigate first. I struggle when I can't even see a start. I'm setting a hard "pens down" rule at night so I can get a little bit of relaxattion in each day. Thanks for the thoughts
Ughh this feeling of aloneness while being overwhelmed with work, I've felt it so many times. The only advice I can offer is to look after yourself as much as you can. A home cooked meal, going for a walk or doing other exercise, proper wind down before going to sleep. This past weekend wasn't great for me mentally and doing these three things helped.
so many hugs
maybe the world and your little part of the world would be a million times messier if not for you
like in Alice in Wonderland, we have to run just to keep in the same place
Since you can't delegate how about resetting your timetable?
On a positive note, it's good they want a grown up and do defer.
- Thanks - I'm trying with the timetable, but my body gave up on my overnight and I crash slept in. Luckily I could take the morning off but that's partly why I was feeling down - I desperately need a timetable and can't stick to it. I will persist.
Is stress leave a possibility for you?
Edit: Also, is there anyone close to you that can help with even the smallest of things at home?
- yes, take the load off at home
Hey interwebs friend, this is the reason I'm on a sabbatical. Can you afford to take the break even if it means burning through your savings?
I get a lot of what you’re talking about, too, especially the close to burnout feelings. Hugs and sympathy from across the ether - you’re not alone 💛

I've only just managed to load my car with a full, penultimate load of stuff (and a fucking busted tyre still in the back lol).

All the little jars of spices, the oils and vinegars, random pantry odds and ends, the unbelievable amount of stuff in the bathroom, other stray items like a random desk lamp and bits in various containers just dumped into a box... couch accoutrements...

Had a shower in the old place, thankfully had the foresight to leave a change of clothes out, finally eating my only real meal for the day. I'm going to go straight to the other place, slap a sheet on the mattress and call it a night.

Chuck a sickie tomorrow, start moving stuff up, get tyre organised, clean old place with friend...

I'm seriously laughing at how much I underestimated this. Next time I'll start packing WAY earlier and take more time off!!

Hahahahahahahahahaha fuck me, of course I had to be careless and hit a kerb so hard I got a flat tyre on top of everything else... perfect timing...

Luckily roadside assist came very quickly but now I need to get a new tyre within 2 days 😭 anyone have tips on how to find a good tyre shop? I have no frigging idea. Need it done pretty quickly...

Google the ones closest to home. Pick the one that's closest to 5 stars and lots of reviews. Get quotes from 3 of them. Pick one.
- Top tier practical and logical advice. Thanks CEO. Found a few good ones close to home/work. Can't do any online bookings til Wed but I've narrowed down three to call tomorrow first thing at 8am and put in a reminder on my phone. Done.
I had to use MyCar for my last flat because they were the only place open between Christmas and New Year, and they were fine. Quick, efficient, friendly.
- There's one near me too that's got decent reviews, definitely one of the options I'll call tomorrow
Unless you’ve got a mechanic that you usually go to on a regular basis see if there’s a Bob Jane Tmart near you?
Edit: also if cost isn’t an issue you can also maybe try to get someone out to come see you.
Mobile Tyre shop seems to have good reviews
- Haven't found a mechanic for this car yet (used to use my old work's one when I was working there, it's too far). Thanks for the rec. Do you think they'll be able to have a quick squizz at the undercarriage to let me know if there's been any additional damage? I'm planning on a long drive over the holidays...

Yesterday my dad called me a loser because I am underemployed right now. I am looking for another job that fits with the uni break, asking managers for more shifts, trying to better myself by actually having hobbies for once in my life and doing things with friends. Yeah, I still don't wake up super early, and yeah, I'm not happy with my life either, but I feel like I'm getting somewhere, after years of fighting battles in my mind and making shitty decisions.

Then you've got my twin sister who has had a full-time job even when she was studying, has a mortgage and her life is work, and she can get through each day without having to reassure herself that she's going to be fine. Most people my age aren't lucky enough to be in this position, but somehow this is the standard I'm expected to uphold. No one says it, but just by the way people in my life baby me around, I can tell that that's the way they want me to be.

/ end vent with lots of cognitive distortions

I'm sorry you had to go through that.
I know it's difficult to dismiss a parents opinion, but I would highly recommend it in this case.
It sounds like he has no understanding of the way the world works at the moment. I hear this a lot from people. That their parents are completely disconnected from the realities of life these days.
You're not a loser and I hope you know that ❤️
- Thank you! I will (try to) dismiss it.
  I agree, he doesn't understand the way the world works at the moment.
Yesterday my dad called me a loser because I am underemployed right now. what a prick. You didnt need to say or justify anything beyond that. Hes a prick. Nothing more to say and nothing else matters beyond that. You dont speak to your kids like that. EVER. Even if you aint a kid any more.
- He did apologise, saying he believes in me and that he was just trying to push me, but that's definitely a mean thing to call someone.
Jesus Christ, I'm sorry but a parent should not be calling their child that.
That's just not right!
People go through different journeys through life to get to where they want, there's no playbook by any means.
- Exactly!
wtf, i wouldn't say that to a friend let alone a daughter
you know you're right , you know they were wrong
but it hurts so bad, hurts because why would they even say that, they are supposed to be kind and supportive, and you know they know how to be supportive because they are to other people
so many many hugs
I know it hurts, I know that having the kindness and support of those we love makes us feel like we can conquer the world but there are times we need to be our own best friend
you have us as your friend and you have yourself, you're a really good friend
me, my family of origin want me to be loser, they would get angry when I has success of any kind, I lost them instead
- 🫂💜
As a parent sometimes we say things out of frustration. It doesn't make it right though. Big hugs for you because you are going forward and that's the main thing. 💛
- Thank you 🫂
That's so shit and so fucked up. I'm glad he apologised, but it's not fair that he did that in first place. Comparison is the thief of joy, you're doing YOU and that's all that matters. You are loved!
- Thank you, that is very true :) I will keep doing me and trust that things will click into place.
Let me add to the pile of outrage at your dad for saying such a horribly hurtful and useless comment.
I want to write a whole essay to you because I have a similar family dynamic (very accomplished eldest bro who seems to be doing fine with a very fast paced life) - and I certainly didn't get taken seriously for much of my early adulthood
I should go pack though. But all I can say is... it does get better, with age and experience their opinions matter less, and life becomes more about keeping yourself afoat the way that works best for you.
For comparison, said wildly successful older bro had massive setback later in life that's been going on for years now. And he is far worse equipped to handle it mentally and emotionally because his life has always been superlative and successful. He had never really experienced failure before. It's a huge learning curve later on in life. So take that for what it's worth..
Has… he seen the job market? A very hurtful and clueless thing for him to say. Very boomer.
And yes mental health struggles make life a lot harder. Not everyone can be a machine. Those expectations are pretty high, I’d even say unrealistic, and I think your sister might even secretly be feeling the high pressure job. If not now then at some point. If anything happens to add a strain to life that pace might not be sustainable.
Comparing you to a sibling is also not appropriate to do.

Sometimes I eat my dinner standing in the kitchen to avoid this exact scenario lol

In front of the tv AND has eyes on the dinner
- I just want to eat and watch Samurai Jack in peace lol
Kissy kissy

ABC news has a story that Alan Jones has been arrested on indecent assault charges spanning 20 years. About time.

Used airtasker for the first time today. Damn this is useful and convenient! Listed The Couch of Doom to be removed for a pretty reasonable price and 4 offers within 45 minutes. Now booked in to be taken tonight by someone who seems really lovely and will actually use it too and not just take it to the tip. Sure the connection fee is pricey but the stress relief is monumental...

I've put together everything that the movers need to take away now - just need to give the fridge and tv console a wipe down. Let's hope to fuck that they can actually carry everything up to the new place with its narrow staircase, I will be fucked if they can't fit it in (I guess airtasker to the rescue again to take stuff off the footpath asap 😂)

Airtasker can be great like that - I did the same thing to get rid of a wine fridge that Marketplace buyers kept not showing up for. I've had a bit of weeding and gutter cleaning done via Airtasker too.
Narrow staircases can be an issue, but movers can be pretty clever with stuff like that. I used to live in a flat above a shop which had an external spiral staircase up to a narrow landing to the door, the movers managed to get a neighbour's double bed up the side of the shop below and lift it over the landing from the shop roof.

i think my upbringing is messing me up atm.

Old man was/is a sub specialist looking after acute disease / end of life stuff. Emotion is completely out the window when it comes to care (shit needs to get done with a clear mind). I was on the phone from about 13yo speaking to these patients when he wasn't home (which was a lot) and all I could do was listen to that fear. They just wanted someone to hear them (emotionally). Used to go on rounds with him and he has a very good bed side manner, but once out of the room back into get shit done mode.

Seeing mum in her chair just staring at the ground depressed is heartbreaking. Asking me to read texts from buds is heartbreaking. Her telling me the old man hasn't said a nice word since (he's in doc mode) is rough. I'm sort of caught between being someone she can speak to with emotion, but then I have to switch my own on and off depending on what needs to happen. When you leave the room it's a tidal wave of the realisation of a new reality for her.

All my discussions with the old man are clinical (and it needs to be), but I can see a few cracks in his demeanour which is.. unusual and.. heartbreaking (and telling).

I don't really have hope that her vision will recover beyond where it is now. But flipping emotion on and off like this is something I've never done.

Easier said than done, but you need to allow yourself the space to just be outside this dynamic. This is new territory for everyone and even for those that work in field. We can think or imagine how we’re going to respond or handle something like this, but the truth is we never know until we are in the moment.
I hope that you have people close where you can express this. It might also not be what your father wants to hear right now, but it sounds like your mother needs him as a husband and not a doctor right now. The sooner he hears that, the better. She’s probably scared and she needs to feel like she is more than someone who needs to be treated. You know, patient centered care and being holistic and all that…
Sending you the biggest hugs. Please talk to friends/loved ones/or other if you can.
- He’s probably in clinical mode because he’s overwhelmed and feels he might not cope or be able to help otherwise
Heart goes out to you Racer. Navigating this will be a challenge for anyone. We are here for support and venting. There is still a chance that your mum will recover more than present situation too. Sending healing vibes.
You'll need to be there for your dad too - sounds like he might need someone to model how to be human/emotional too. Which is lot to ask but there's not a chance in hell that he'll seek outside professional advice methinks.
So many hugs. Healing is hard, and it takes a lot of time.
gees, so many hugs.
You shouldn't be doing this and in the past your dad shouldn't have asked you to do that.
I suggest getting a nurse or aid in to do a lot of that. Contact the hospital about organising one.
and hugs again.
Mate, that's definitely a lot to wear on your own. It's a very delicate situation to navigate. I have absolutely nothing useful to add except that you're an incredibly awesome human and as everyone else has said do talk to others about it (vent here, to a friend, a shrink...) You shouldn't have to go through this alone. I hope this difficult time will eventually (even if painfully at first) bring forward some vulnerability and openness from all parties. Big hugs 🫂
I'm sorry you're having such a hard time mate. I was with my mother through her difficulties and you're right, it is heartbreaking.
It takes a real toll.
I hope everything works out ❤️
I just thought of something. Everything now is sleek and touch screens, but perhaps if you went for technology that was a bit older it would have raised tactile buttons that your mum could feel so she could control it. You don’t even have to look.
You can get old iPod shuffles or generic mp3 players off eBay and they clip to clothing so she can’t drop and lose it. I did have a generic mp3 player that ran off a simple SD card but it had a hissing sound so ymmv.
Mp3s of music can be ripped from cds and maybe even music and audiobooks downloaded from public domain sites like the Internet Archive. You might even be able to get cheeky and download something audio heavy (and public domain! wink) from YouTube. Winrar can help you with any conversions.
There are also narrators built in to some operating systems and screen readers if that wasn’t good enough.
I’m sorry, I’m not trying to be toxically positive or dismiss anybody’s emotions. This is terrifying to go through and I can’t imagine the sudden loss of independence she feels.
I just thought to offer some options that might help with boredom/depression and allow her to choose activities for herself/control the device
Edit: Can you get screenreaders on phones to read texts? Maybe she can get a jitterbug (simplified phone for elderly) and maybe there can be buttons where one or two numbers can be programmed in. Or Siri can be set up to allow her to call people.
It really helps mentally when you know you’re able to do something without assistance. It’s a comfort knowing any time of the day or night you can choose to listen to something or call someone whether a support person is there or not.
All the hugs.. its such a tough situation to be going through, for everyone 💛
I’m so sorry. Aged, end of life or disability care can be brutal especially when it’s your mum. Definitely get some carers in to help share the load

God bless chilled out movers. Everything went flawlessly and they were such nice guys yet efficient and professional. The perfect thing for one of life's most stressful times.

One more item gone on FBM, another one pending... LL has finally emailed to say how she wants the keys dropped off - thankfully the agency's only a 15 min drive off peak from work, I could nip over during lunch and come back.

Need to catch my breath a little and eat something... then time for more ferocious packing and loading shit into my car.

Professional movers are the BEST..I never used them until I had to move at start of lockdown and it was the only choice and now I will scrimp and save and spend that money every time. I think they also love it when they only have a small move and you have taken the time to organise a bit.
You are nearly there!!!
- Yep, I could've had a heart attack from the stress when moving in, watching my friends try to lug this heavy-arse entertainment unit up 2 flights of stairs. Nearly slipped out of their hands, would've smashed their foot big time...
  This is my first time using pros, absolutely using them for the move out. Worth every cent. Some things are 100% worth paying for. Saves time, stress, damage, and the likelihood of injury!!

I might have missed something - but anyone seen Bull lately? Is he still here under a different name?

He's active at the other joint.
I'm hoping @oztrin is OK.
- For sure, she had a lot on her plate. I liked hearing about Sammy and Zooks. People come and go, of course. Hopefully they pop in and say hi occasionally! This is such a lovely space.

Yesterday I was in my lounge room and I heard water running so I cocked my head, went into the kitchen and realised FUCK ITS THE LAUNDRY. So I sprint in there and turn the tap off. My washing machine had sprung a leak. First thing i did was take off my socks because ick. Water everywhere. Luckily it didn't reach the hallway carpet. Cleaned it up. There was swearing but atleast I know I run towards danger, didn't panic and my hearing is still good.

Good news is I defrosted my freezer so I get to pack it with frozen goods from Aldi today.

yikes! Do you have a drain in the laundry? seems INSANE that wasnt a standard thing since like... forever.
- No drain in a 1970s house. Although that would've been handy.
ooh good save. After a few water events over the last few years water scares the shit out of me now. You did good.
- Thanks. I have had the hot water hose spring a leak under the bathroom basin cabinet. That was a hot steamy mess.

I found an easy recipe for Golden Syrup Pudding. Oooo yeah.

I remember golden syrup dumplings
- Yep. Very similar.
Staple of my childhood. Yum! Love it on a cold night. My mum put a bit of lemon zest in the pudding mix. Recommend this no matter what recipie you use.
Oh yum! Haven’t hadn’t that in years. So delicious with cream.
- My Nana used to make it and it was glorious. Gonna talk to my mum tomorrow because I know she'll be interested in making it.
how easy is easy?
some of those pudding recipes take ages and ages to do and then it takes the man of the house approx 15 seconds to eat it
- Like easy easy. As easy as making a cake. I used to watch my Nana make it but I couldn't remember the ingredient measurements mainly because she never really used any. Then she steamed it.
  Boiled fruit pudding on the other hand lots of fruit, suet, spices etc. Hours on the stove.
  I'll take pics of the recipe tomorrow and post them.

I always wanted a turkey baster and thanks to Aldi I now have one.

Ps. When I typed in baster it automatically typed in bastard.

I wonder if its the fact that turkeys arnt that common a meal in aus, who more about who I am as a person that my mind goes immediately to uses for a turkey baster.
Suppose it could be all the exposure to IVF and fertility stuff too.
- 😂
  It will definitely be used to skim fat and oil from my stews.
- Turkey is honestly a great white meat.
- I also think of the alternative uses 1st when someone says turkey baster… probably from knowing lots of people with fertility issues or single people wanting babies

I'm going to try to squeeze one more day of leave from work. Considering I'm not taking a break over Xmas, I feel like 4 days of leave isn't a huge deal.

Let's see what happens lol

Well, the assignment is done and submitted. It's not very good. Hopefully it is enough to pass.

I really have no interest/enthusiasm for this subject, but it is compulsory in the diploma. I guess I just see how I go half arsing it and if I fail try to kick myself into trying a bit harder next go around.

I think I'll be happy if I hear a few songs from Ten tonight to be honest.

If I hear Black, I am complete!

I have an assignment due today that I haven't even started, so I'm getting lots of cleaning done 🤣

it's standard cbt to do the easy tasks first so that you build up resilience and momentum 👍
Procrasticleaning! I am also a master of this
I operate at that level too....
Procrasticleaning!!

I had a dream I failed a uni assignment. First one since I started this degree.

So it has begun...the anxiety, the self doubts, the...troubles.

Assignments are scary. You've got this, Dan!! Props to you for doing a degree. Uni is tough, but you are tougher :)
- Thank you.
You sound super organised and motivated. I believe in you!
(Don’t be me. I’ve done enough of that for all of us.)
- Thank you.
  I finished my first assignment for this teaching period yesterday. It's not due until Dec 2. I leave nothing to the last minute, but the way things are structured they don't cover everything until the week before it's due - which sucks. But I average around 75% so far so I am doing ok with this method.
I had a dream I didn't even do my assignment or read most of the subject material - oh wait, that's real. Should get back to that...

I've had a weird spot on my hand that I've had for 8+ years randomly heal and also a lump on my leg that I've had for 20ish years also randomly heal.

Do I go see my GP or Charles Xavier?

i am so full of enthusiasm that I have to stop myself from starting everything at once.

I'll just start one new thing a week and let that become a new norm.

Hey

Meowdy 🐱🤠
- 😹

Righty ho. I've done the washing, vacuumed, done a thorough clean of the plate rack, been to the food market, cut up strawberries for the freezer and gone to the post office to deposit some cash. It might just be time to make a start on that assignment now...

Nice work.
I have cleaned the shower. Aiming to vacuum and put a load in, if I don’t lose my mind to the building works in the meantime.

had the best fish and chips I've had in a long time down at tooradin over the weekend. the bakery there is also amazing so worth checking out if you are ever down that way.

My Local ❤️ The ice cream shop next to the bakery is 👌 too.
- the park thing is lovely. There were some teens jumping off the bridge into the lagoon thing that I wasn't sure if that was safe or not.

So it’s no secret here that I’m on thin ice at work and work is on thin ice with me. I think that ice is going to crack on both sides when I ask for an extra week off after the Christmas break.

they cant fire you for that. And surely they'd want you to be using leave rather than have to pay you out?
- I'll be outta annual leave, lol. It's more if they deny me it, I'll say byeeee!

Dark with no rain....what is this?

Also, had two people message me this morning (work related) with a 'Happy Monday'

Some people need a'killin

Excited for Pearl Jam tonight!!!!

What do you think of the album?
- The new one? Better than the last couple, but I'm hoping they limit what they play from it. It's more Pearl Jam-y, for sure, but still sounds like generic rock.

This hayfever i assume is kicking my ass today. Head and sinuses blocked up and sneezing all afternoon.

the itching is insane

@CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone Oh dear. Turns out I don't recommend original soju. Realised I didn't actually drink it, so poured a shot tonight and oh god no. No. It's like 17% and just... punches you in the throat. Definitely stick with the flavoured ones. I now know why the people in kdramas grimace!

😂 don't worry I like the burn. Thanks for the heads up.

Weekend mission accomplished, back on the donation wagon after a bit of a hiatus. 🩸💉

And @Spud I can report that they've upped their snack game since I was last there!

Eyyyyyy!!! Well done!!!! I'm stoked they have the S N A C K S
Fantastic!! You should be proud!!

Woke up today in a panic.

I totally forgot to turn on all my alarms again after taking the day off on Friday.

Thank god I woke up when I did but I'm a little worse for wear today, I think hayfever has gotten a hold of me and the headache I had yesterday didn't help.

Anyway on with today!

I’ve been downloading pics from social media in preparation for that age verification bill to come into effect because I don’t want to give these companies my ID. I should get back to it tomorrow when I’ve had some rest.

I’ve put on there that people can send me their deets if I don’t have them. If they don’t do it by the time it’s been confirmed it’s going to come into effect I’ll drop an email address in their messages and leave. Then the ball is in their court.

I wish I’d done that and deleted my profile before everything got AI scraped with no choice to opt out. (Not kidding, your photos got grabbed and Australians didn’t get the opt-out.)

I’m looking into a VPN too. I should have sorted one years ago but you have to make sure it’s not shady.

And yeah people say it won’t happen but they’ve said that about a lot of stuff that did.

Edit: I don’t really care about the major players. At least most of them. But what concerns me is if this affects things like YouTube and places like Lemmy or Reddit. Or independent old school forums. Whirlpool. I could manage without a YouTube account I guess but don’t want to lose another place or Lemmy.

I wonder if it applies to online games.

Edit 2: Also one of the options being discussed for this is face ID. Yeah nah get fucked.

I never had enough brain cells to become one of those privacy buffs but I’m seeing data harvesting and theft get so much worse and really should learn

- I figure that’s not really possible so the best I can do is just make a plan in case of losing access.
- Nah tried the automatic option and it didn’t really work.

OK so, if anyone knows the song: Something I can never have by Nine Inch Nails, is it a bit over the top for an open mic?

I'm asking as it's a fairly heavy (on the emotional sense) song.

Maybe not the opener. Do something cheerful (or more cheerful) for that. As a second song on a set it'll be fine - shows off your range. Follow with something more upbeat.
- Good point! Thanks for the advice :)

I'm eating After Dinner Mints before dinner like a proper rebel.

It’s after 8 somewhere!
They're my chocolate of the month right now. Bought the Aldi ones because they have the little pillowslips. Coles do not.
- I'm on the Aldi ones. So good.

ffs, I thought out how I would do some of my task/life admin organising/planning and now my brain is stuck.

Onto my least favourite week of work. The 1pm to 830 shift

Lunch time beers an option?
Please never listen to me, I'm a bad influence
- That's called a "liquid lunch".
- Lol no not really

Awake. I don't think the fish and chips I had for dinner agreed with me. Ugh.

Try some peppermint tea if you have it

Dare I listen to more WH Hodgson? There's a compendium of ghost stories and another one of those strange Earth stories. I think I might.

In verity I have bought The House on the Borderland. ☠️
- Do give us a review when you're done :)

Currently in an annoyingly weird sleep pattern. I do not want to be wide awake at 4am unless it's from still being out at 4am, which this is most definitely not.

Okay, scrambled eggs, coffee and overpriced spring water consumed.

Please, please, please, heavy machinery be done when I get back.

That sounds delightful. I too shall make scrambled eggs. (Coupled with leftover brisket)
- Yuuum. Brisket. That will be delicious!

How have I still not finished packing?! Although at least the remainder is all sorts of bitsy things in various containers. Ran outta packing tape, too...

Gonna have a hard stop for the night. Though I've had to jump out of bed after realising i forgot to drain and disconnect the washing machine. Hopefully it'll be dry enough by 10am! Goodnight everyone.

I don't envy you kitten.. when I was younger I moved around a lot and I actually enjoyed it, it was like an adventure. As I got older I started to hate it, all the work! Many hugs.
I really feel for you and can empathise. Why does packing always take longer than anticipated? I hope you get a good night's sleep and that everything goes well :)
Don’t be too proud to just shove nonbreakable stuff in garbage bags. You’ll unpack it fast anyway
- I dunno, my partner is still asking me when I'm going to unpack that last box and it has been 2 years. At this point I like to think of it as a mystery box and a running joke.

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Ooh looks like I'm in time for some Goose! I'll take it Peking duck style please
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Which pre-minced or -chopped ginger is the least ass? Maybe I should Nutribullet some fresh stuff and freeze it? Just for use in smoothies. Any wisdom?

I use Gourmet Garden but your idea is better.
- I second gourmet garden

If bowling for soup wrote 1985 today with the same time gap it'd be about 2005. So someone made that song.

If ya'll need to take a moment I dont blame you.

I feel like I’m leaving it a bit late if I want to sow sugar pumpkins. I just wonder if I should take more physical work on because the initial filling and moving of the pots is gruelling and risks injury…

I just need something to do right now that engages me without urgency and gently keeps me moving.

If I were physically able and it was safe to I would be doing physical work or taking walks/going for runs just to destress.

Hm. I could get a punnet of cherry tomatoes for their seeds but I would have to order the mini pumpkin seeds and I still haven’t worked out what to do around theft prevention. I could ask someone to get it for me and they’re happy to but I hate adding to someone else’s plate.

I’ve decided that if I get stuck I can borrow some of the pvc pipes from the cat enclosure to serve as stakes. Since I haven’t been using it. They’re UV resistant and can still be used after the zucchini are finished fruiting, and if not I can just get more pipes.

I think it's ok to plant late as the seasons seem to be extended now.
Just try it. 🙂
- I can plant the cherry tomato seeds but just realised I might not get good results if they’re a hybrid variety

strange nightmares, first I was looking for a new place to live but the place was strange and had public toilets

second someone went out and got some recreational drugs to use. I cried.

I had one last week where me and a mate were sitting in a waiting room outside an orgy waiting for it to finish for some reason.
- in verity that is a strange dream

I should probably put all the garden talk the Gardening Australia thread but it’s not getting much traffic other than my posts

I have to confess that more than a year in, I haven't really explored Lemmy at all, 99% of the time I just go straight to the DT.
Not that I have much to offer to a gardening convo. I attacked my garden with a hedge trimmer today and it looks like a cyclone's been through.